WWE NXT Highlights: WWE NXT took place at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. The show focused on the fallout from Heatwave. Shiloh Hill faced Naraku in a singles match. Hill tested what he had learned about Naraku’s poison mist.
Thea Hail faced Nikkita Lyons in another singles match. Mason Rook also faced Kam Hendrix in a grudge match. Noam Dar and Romeo Moreno faced Sean Legacy and Van Dux in tag team action.
WWE NXT Highlights
Zilla Fatu Confronts Tristan Angels
Zilla Fatu addressed his loss at Heatwave and NXT fans. He said becoming champion is only a matter of time. Tristan Angels then interrupted and mocked Zilla’s family and wrestling ability. Angels called himself a future champion and praised his own looks. Zilla compared him to a nepo baby and mocked his attitude. He then challenged Angels to fight in front of his family. Angels rushed Zilla but quickly lost control. Zilla fought back and sent him out of the ring.
Naraku vs Shiloh Hill
Naraku and Shiloh Hill started with a physical exchange. Hill took control with punches and a waistlock. Naraku answered with chops and attacks around the ring. He also smashed Hill into the announce desk. After the break, both wrestlers traded several heavy moves. Hill hit a big boot and an imploding senton. Naraku answered with a spinebuster and rolling elbow. Naraku then used mist to blind Hill. He followed with Enter the Abyss for the pinfall win.
Dorian Van Dux & Sean Legacy vs Noam Dar & Romeo Moreno
Dorian Van Dux and Sean Legacy faced Noam Dar and Romeo Moreno. Van Dux and Legacy used quick tags to control things. Van Dux later hit an Asai moonsault. He accidentally took out Legacy too. Dar and Moreno then isolated Legacy. Legacy hit a springboard 450 splash but found the knees. Dar rolled him into a pinning predicament for the win. Noam Dar and Romeo Moreno won by pinfall.
After the match, the Creed Brothers attacked Dar and Moreno. They finished with a Brutus Ball and powerbomb combination on Moreno.
Kelani Jordan Celebrates Title Win
Kelani Jordan celebrated becoming the new NXT Women’s Champion. She said she predicted her Heatwave victory and earned the title. Kelani also praised her match with Kendal Grey but said Grey was now in second place. Kelani warned Grey that a rematch would end the same way.
Jaida Parker then interrupted Kelani and challenged her for the title. Parker said she had already beaten Kelani and wanted to fight that night. Kelani refused but agreed to face Parker next week. As Kelani left, Thea Hail entered the ring. Hail shared a moment with Kelani before joining Parker.
Nikkita Lyons vs Thea Hail
Thea Hail started fast with a Lou Thesz Press. She followed with punches and attacks on Nikkita Lyons’ arm. Lyons then took control and targeted Hail in the corner. Hail fought back with a senton and a headbutt. She followed with a double knee drop and fisherman suplex. Lyons answered with a German suplex and strong strikes. Hail later countered a Tiger Driver attempt into a rana pin. She then avoided a Vader Bomb and stayed on the attack. Thea Hail won by pinfall with a senton.
Tristan Angels vs Zilla Fatu
Zilla Fatu and Tristan Angels had a physical match. Angels targeted Zilla while using the referee as a distraction. He attacked Zilla’s leg and sent him outside before the break. After the break, Zilla fought back despite being bloodied. Angels answered with a Lungblower. Zilla then hit a pop-up Samoan drop. He finished Angels with his Triple Z punch.
Zilla Fatu won by pinfall. After the match, Birth Right invited Zilla to join them. They said they could help him reach the top. Zilla rejected their offer and said, “Hell no!” Lexis King tried stopping him from leaving. Zilla hit King with a superkick and escaped.
Grayson Waller Celebrates Title Win
Grayson Waller celebrated becoming the new NXT Champion. He said winning the title meant more than his previous achievements. Waller also praised himself for returning to NXT and winning the championship. Waller then questioned who could take the title from him. He mocked Zilla Fatu, Cruz Montana, and Tony D’Angelo.
Saquon Shugars interrupted and warned Waller. Cruz Montana then entered and claimed he was ready for Waller. EK Prosper and Mason Rook also joined the confrontation. Tony D’Angelo entered and demanded his championship rematch. Keanu Carver then suggested a six-man tag match for next week.
Robert Stone officially booked the match. The winning team will later compete in a three-way match for the title shot. A brawl then broke out to end the show.
FAQs
Q. Who did Zilla Fatu confront on NXT?
A. Zilla Fatu confronted Tristan Angels after Heatwave.
Q. Who won between Naraku and Shiloh Hill?
A. Naraku defeated Shiloh Hill by pinfall.
Q. Who challenged Kelani Jordan for the NXT Women’s Championship?
A. Jaida Parker challenged Kelani Jordan for the title.
Q. Who became the new NXT Champion at Heatwave?
A. Grayson Waller became the new NXT Champion.
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